Power Up: Career And Training Expo On March 23

From the Hennepin County Library:

March 12, 2020

Power up your job search! Join us to learn about current career and training opportunities in the Twin Cities.

• Discover career-training programs, interview with employers, meet job counselors, learn about a trade, or network with other job seekers.
• Connect with community organizations regarding housing, expungement of records, affordable computer access, or basic computer classes.
• Get assistance with writing your résumé and cover letter, completing job applications, and much more.
• Featuring Dr. Verna Price as keynote speaker.

Register online to save your spot. Check-in begins at 2 p.m.

Exhibits are available to visit throughout the event, 2-7 p.m.: meet with 40 employers, nonprofit and government agency exhibitors about employment, training opportunities, and other services.

2:30-5:30 p.m. Drop-in sessions

• Legal consultations: consultations with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid for assistance with housing, expungement, and more.
• Résumé and computer help: get help with your résumé, fill out job applications, or take a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment.

3-3:45 p.m. Keynote

• Power Up! Empower Yourself for Excellence, Dr. Verna Price

4:15-5 p.m. Workshops

• Breaking into construction: careers in the trades
• Fashion your success: professionalism while working and on-the-job

5:30-6:15 p.m. Workshops

• How to get hired: pro-tips from hiring managers
• New Leaf Workshop for former offenders

6:15-7 p.m. Refreshments, exhibitors and networking

Collaborators: Urban League Twin Cities, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Twin Cities R!SE, Summit Academy OIC.

This press release was produced by the Hennepin County Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.